Lioness and Her Cub Spotted on the Loose in the U.S.

A lioness and her cub are feared to be on the loose in the U.S. WXIN reports that the pair have been spotted in central Indiana, with a search now underway in Hancock and Madison counties. Madison County Sheriff’s Department said that a report has been lodged of two large cats at South Country Road 50 West in Jackson Township, with one local reportedly spotting a larger cat with a blue harness and a smaller one at its side. A drone operator also confirmed the sighting of the big cats, the department said, and is now using its own drones with thermal cameras to locate the massive felines. Ground units are also searching. However, after four hours of searching, law enforcement had made no sightings, leading the department to say it was not yet certain the cats existed. WXIN also reported that as of Thursday, there had been no reports of escaped big cats from any animal sanctuaries in the area.

The youngest reigning monarch who rose to power at just three years old in 1995 has died. The royal family of the Kingdom of Tooro announced that Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was critically ill and receiving treatment in the U.S. around noon on August 27. He passed away at 10 p.m. that same night at just 34 years old, and the cause of death has not been publicly released. As the 13th monarch of a kingdom founded in the early 19th Century, he was well respected and promoted causes for the people of Tooro such as education, youth empowerment, and HIV/AIDS awareness. Mourners have taken to social media, saying, “The lion has rested.” His Majesty faced pressure from his mother and the public to secure a wife and a direct royal heir before his death. But with his reign cut short, the Ugandan public is awaiting an announcement of who Rukidi IV’s royal successor will be. Tooro Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki told the people of Tooro to “remain united, calm, and prayerful,” as they await the announcement and mourn their king. “This is an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and the nation of Uganda,” he said. “May His Majesty the King rest in eternal peace.”

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The cause of death for actor Shelley Fabares, a celebrated TV actor who also starred opposite Elvis Presley in three films, has been revealed. Fabares died on Saturday at age 82 from pneumonia, her family told People magazine. She had previously been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and received a liver transplant in 2000. Fabares was known for appearing widely on television in the 1960s and 1970s, including memorable roles on Coach, The Donna Reed Show, The Practice, One Day at a Time, Police Story, and Murder, She Wrote. She also starred in the films Girl Happy, Spinout, and Clambake with Presley between 1965 and 1967. Besides her prolific Hollywood career, she helped raise money for Alzheimer’s research and supported various human rights causes. In a statement, her family remembered her as a “source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,” and said her “warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her.” She is survived by her husband, M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell, and stepchildren.

Diving archaeologists have discovered a 2,400-year-old shipwreck off the Greek island of Andros that was carrying a cargo of hundreds of ancient artifacts. A “private individual” found the wreck at a depth of 128 to 144 feet and alerted officials, according to Greece’s Ministry of Culture. An initial count revealed about 600 to 650 amphoras, the ceramic storage jars that were used to transport wine, olive oil, and other goods throughout the ancient Mediterranean. The Andros wreck had three distinct types of amphoras dating to the late fifth and early fourth centuries B.C., along with a lead anchor stock and several stones that might have been used as ballast to help stabilize the vessel. Officials said one amphora of each type was recovered from the seafloor for sampling and study, though they haven’t yet revealed what the jars might have contained. Researchers are now working to learn more about the ship’s cargo and origins. The discovery “adds to our knowledge of trade and navigation during the Late Classical period,” the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.

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Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but it also signals the beginning of another season: hosting season. Between football watch parties, backyard get-togethers, kids’ sleepovers, and the seemingly endless string of holidays that follow through the remainder of the year, fall has a way of making you suddenly notice every stain, dust bunny, and suspicious spot on the rug you’ve ignored all summer.

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Thieves have stolen a 200-carat platinum-and-diamond necklace worth several million dollars during a brazen heist at Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts. The Van Cleef and Arpels necklace, designed for the former royal family of Egypt and worn by Queen Nazli in 1939 at her daughter’s wedding, was set with 673 precious stones. It was one of 500 pieces included in an exhibit devoted to the French jewelry designers that had been on display since June. On Thursday, two men bought tickets to enter the museum, smashed the necklace’s glass display case with a hammer, and then ran in an unknown direction, police said. The thieves did not wear masks and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras. The exhibit, scheduled to run until September 27, was closed immediately after the theft. It was the latest in a series of high-profile art heists that have rocked Europe over the past year, including October’s break-in at the Louvre Museum in Paris. In that case, the suspected thieves have been arrested, but police have yet to recover the $100 million worth of jewelry they stole.

A United Airlines flight heading to New Jersey had to make an emergency landing in London following a mid-flight technical issue. Flight UA169 departed Venice Marco Polo Airport on Monday morning for Newark when the issue arose. The plane, a Boeing 767-400 carrying 216 passengers, then approached Heathrow, but first had to circle the London airport to get rid of excess fuel ahead of the unscheduled landing to avoid any potential weight issues. Fuel dumping is standard protocol for aircraft that are forced into an emergency landing, and most of the fuel turns to gas before it reaches the ground. The United Airlines flight eventually landed at Heathrow without issues about two and a half hours after departing Venice. The airline has not disclosed what mechanical issue affected the flight. It is also unclear when the passengers were rebooked onto another flight to continue their journey to Newark. “United flight 169 from Venice to Newark diverted to London Heathrow to address a mechanical issue. The aircraft landed safely, and we are working to rebook customers on the next available flight to EWR,” a spokesperson said.

J. Cole canceled a show in California hours before he was set to take the stage after a member of his touring crew was killed in a truck accident. The Grammy winner, 41, was scheduled to perform Thursday night at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. His team said the show was canceled “Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning.” The team added: “Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” Earlier on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol said a truck driver was killed that morning after the vehicle overturned, CBS News Sacramento reported. The crew member, identified as Jarlath Parkinson, 66, of Jackson, South Carolina, was transporting equipment for the rapper’s Thursday night show when the accident happened. According to TMZ, the truck veered onto the right shoulder and overturned when the driver attempted to get it back onto the freeway. “Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Golden 1 Center said in a statement.

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Gladys Knight has announced she will make fewer performances after fans said they were deeply concerned about her health. Hours earlier, TMZ reported that fans were worried the 82-year-old was being forced to perform live after she looked “totally out of it” at several concerts. “After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” the seven-time Grammy winner said in a statement posted on Instagram. “I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era.” She didn’t address the health concerns. Knight’s next due on stage in Dallas on September 4, with gigs booked through November. The “That’s What Friends Are For” hitmaker has more than 38 albums under her belt and has recorded four solo albums in the past decade. She thanked her fans for supporting her music career, which began when she was just 7 years old. “I’d like to take a moment, in advance, to thank all my fans over this last three quarters of a century for making a little girl’s dream come true and supporting her every step of the way,” Knight added.

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A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New Jersey had to make an emergency landing after suffering engine problems. United Airlines flight 1403 departed Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday but soon had to make an unscheduled stop at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport. Thomas P. Smith, one of the 176 passengers aboard the Boeing 757-200, shared a photo online of his window as vehicles approached the plane on the runway. “Engine failure at 31,000 feet! Emergency landing at Las Vegas Airport,” he wrote. “Terrifying!” An airline spokesperson said all passengers and the seven crew members safely disembarked and waited for another flight to Newark Liberty International Airport. In a follow-up post, Smith described being “stranded” in Cleveland, and the next flight available to Newark will not be until 1 p.m. Saturday. It is unclear what type of engine issue caused the plane to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the incident. Earlier this week, another United Airlines flight from Venice to New Jersey also had to make an emergency landing in London after a mid-flight technical issue.

An iconic prop from Jurassic Park has been auctioned off for an eye-popping amount of money. The prop depicts a prehistoric mosquito trapped in amber, supposedly unearthed from the fictional Mano de Dios mine in one of the 1993 film’s first scenes. The amber holds the key to Jurassic Park’s entire premise: In the film, scientists extract dinosaur blood preserved inside the mosquito and use it to bring the extinct animals back to life. Auctioned at the Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction held on Wednesday in Los Angeles, the prop far exceeded its $100,000-to-$200,000 estimate and ultimately sold for $403,200, Entertainment Weekly reports. “Few objects capture the premise and enduring cultural impact of a film so immediately, and the response from collectors reflects the significance of this remarkable piece,” Brandon Alinger, COO of the auction house Propstore, said in a press release about the sale. The Jurassic Park prop commanded the highest price of the auction on Wednesday, but it had plenty of star-studded company. John Travolta’s white Tony Manero suit from Saturday Night Fever sold for $277,200, while Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume went for $233,100, according to Entertainment Weekly.